Title: A Stand for Community: r/Cybersecurity to Go Private in Protest Against Reddit’s API Changes
From June 12th to 14th, the r/cybersecurity subreddit will temporarily go private as a united stand against Reddit’s recent changes to its API policies, which threaten the existence of third-party applications.
After thoroughly reviewing community feedback from discussions and modmail, it’s clear that many users are dissatisfied with Reddit’s approach to third-party apps and the new API restrictions. In light of this overwhelming sentiment, r/cybersecurity has decided to participate in a blackout. This decision is contingent upon Reddit’s willingness to revisit and revise its recent policies.
During this 48-hour blackout period, our subreddit will be inaccessible to both new members and users who are not authenticated. We encourage all community members to refrain from visiting Reddit altogether during this time. This could be an opportunity for us to consider alternative actions based on community feedback—whether to extend the protest or explore other avenues. Your voice will guide our next steps.
We invite all members to share their suggestions in the comments below. Ideas could include limiting new posts and comments, making introductions to other social platforms like Mastodon or Bluesky, or initiating a general discussion thread.
As we brace for these changes, the future remains uncertain. Reddit may choose to listen to the community and adjust its stance or might take further controversial actions that could erode trust even more, such as replacing moderators or enforcing strict public access. Whatever the outcome, we want to express our gratitude for the privilege of serving this community. We’re in this together.
For more insights on the prevailing situation and its implications, check out the following resources:
- A concise infographic addressing the issue
- Discussion on preserving third-party applications
- An open letter regarding the impact of API pricing changes
- List of major Reddit communities participating in the blackout
Let’s come together as a community
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